Name: Portola Hotel & Spa
Address: Two Portola Plaza, Monterey, CA 93940, United States of America, Two Portola Plaza, California, CA 93940, USA
Price range: Prices for upcoming dates start at $179 per night (We Price Match)
Rating: 8.6

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Hotel Portola Hotel & Spa

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Two Portola Plaza, Monterey, CA 93940, United States of America –

*9.0* Monterey Bay Whale Watching Cruises: only 5 minutes away! (1,150 feet by foot)

*8.7* Fisherman's Wharf: only 5 minutes away! (1,300 feet by foot)

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Great facilities in a perfect location. Super simple check in and out. Waking up to sea lions barking was an added bonus!

Scott, Canada

The location is at the center of downtown Ans 5 min walk to Fisherman’s wharf. It’s pet friendly and very clean. The staff is very attentive, accommodating and professional and you get a warm cookie. Your dog gets a cookie too!

Anazarry, United States of America

So beautiful and relaxing and I loved the fact they took time out of their day to write me a birthday card and gave me a bottle wine made my day !!!

Nikki, United States of America

The concierge word lightful and the valets did an excellent job

John, United States of America

Great location, well appointed, very clean, excellent service.

Andrew, United States of America

Stayed there before: we love the superb location in the downtown plaza and the wharf , the fact that the hotel has a restaurant, coffee shop and a relaxing lobby.

Danielle, United States of America

Having the convention center right at the hotel was great for the Jazzbash, didn't have to leave the site except to go to dinner at excellent restaurants within walking distance of hotel.

Gary, United States of America

The Jazz Bash we attended is on property; walking distance to wharf

Robert, United States of America

Had great stay. It was so close to the wharf We walked over.

Jimmy, United States of America

Great hotel, perfect location. nice and clean room.

Daphna, Israel

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9.2

Excellent location!
Great check-in experience
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What guests loved the most:
“Great facilities in a perfect location. Super simple check in and out. Waking up to sea lions barking was an added bonus!”

Scott Canada
“The location is at the center of downtown Ans 5 min walk to Fisherman’s wharf. It’s pet friendly and very clean. The staff is very attentive, accommodating and professional and you get a warm cookie. ”

Anazarry United States of America
“So beautiful and relaxing and I loved the fact they took time out of their day to write me a birthday card and gave me a bottle wine made my day !!!”

Nikki United States of America
“The concierge word lightful and the valets did an excellent job”

John United States of America
“Great location, well appointed, very clean, excellent service.”

Andrew United States of America
“Stayed there before: we love the superb location in the downtown plaza and the wharf , the fact that the hotel has a restaurant, coffee shop and a relaxing lobby.”

Danielle United States of America
“Having the convention center right at the hotel was great for the Jazzbash, didn't have to leave the site except to go to dinner at excellent restaurants within walking distance of hotel.”

Gary United States of America
“The Jazz Bash we attended is on property; walking distance to wharf”

Robert United States of America
“Had great stay. It was so close to the wharf We walked over.”

Jimmy United States of America
“Great hotel, perfect location. nice and clean room.”

Daphna Israel

Stay in the Heart of Monterey –

One of our top picks in Monterey.Within 5 minutes' walk of Fisherman's Wharf, the Portola Hotel & Spa is 1 mi from the historic Cannery Row. It offers an outdoor pool, three on-site restaurants, and a microbrewery.

Guest rooms feature a flat-screen TV and a refrigerator. The private bathroom include eco-friendly amenities and a make-up mirror. Select rooms offer views of the harbor.

The free full-service fitness center features modern cardio and weight training equipment. Guests can also enjoy the outdoor pool and hot tub, and relax with a massage in the spa.

The Club Room is open daily for breakfast and offers a European breakfast buffet with bottomless mimosas from 06:00-11:00. Jacks Monterey is open for lunch and dinner. It offers California cuisine. Peter B's restaurant has a happy hour every day from 16:00 until 18:30 102.1 KRML Pub Talk Live Broadcast happens every Wednesday from 17:00 until 18:00 on Peter B's patio. The brewpub features pub food and beer as well as 18 HD TVs.

This property also has one of the top-rated locations in Monterey! Guests are happier about it compared to other properties in the area.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.3 for a two-person trip.

This property is also rated for the best value in Monterey! Guests are getting more for their money when compared to other properties in this city.

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Portola Hotel & Spa has been welcoming Booking.com guests since Nov 15, 2008

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Good for couples – they rated the facilities 8.7 for two-person stays.

ATM: Need cash? This property has an ATM on site.

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Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.2)

Breakfast Info

American, Buffet

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An Inside Look at Portola Hotel & Spa

Set against the picturesque backdrop of the Monterey Bay, the AAA Four Diamond Portola Hotel & Spa reflects the captivating spirit of a rich, historical setting surrounded by everything the Monterey Peninsula has to offer. The welcoming environment at Portola begins with warm homemade chocolate chip cookies at check-in. The Portola Hotel & Spa is the only LEED® Certified hotel on the central coast of California and boasts 379 guestrooms, 50,000 square feet of meeting space with the adjacent Monterey Conference Center, an award winning full service day spa, two on site eateries and more. Guestrooms have been inspired by the nautical influence of the Monterey Bay, featuring elegant wood furnishings, sustainable mattresses made from renewable resources, hypoallergenic pillow toppers, duvets, and pillows; 300 thread count linens, eco-friendly bath amenities, shuttered windows, as well as high speed Internet access and 42” LCD flat-panel televisions. Most guestrooms offer private balconies with ocean, garden terrace or pool views, and all rooms are non-smoking. The Portola Hotel is one of California’s premier family-friendly destinations offering easy access to Monterey’s

Hotel surroundings – Guests loved walking around the neighborhood!

Closest Landmarks

Monterey Pines Golf Club
0.1 miles
Golden State Theatre
0.1 miles
Casa Serrano
0.2 miles
Monterey Bay Whale Watching Cruises
0.2 miles
Fisherman's Wharf
0.2 miles
Larkin House
0.2 miles
Stevenson House
0.3 miles
Monterey Museum of Art
0.3 miles
Colton Hall Museum
0.3 miles
Presidio of Monterey Museum
0.4 miles

Beaches in the Neighborhood

San Carlos State Beach Golden sand
Swimming, Water Sports, Watching the Sunset, Seashell collecting

Closest Airports

Mineta San Jose International Airport
52.9 miles

What Travelers Love About This Location

“The location is perfect for access to Monterey’s waterfront. Love those trees in the lobby.”

Jenny

Australia

9.5

“Very well-positioned for Fisherman's Wharf in Monterey.”

Alexa

South Africa

8.3

“Lovely place right on the beach, boardwalk and pier. Comfy, clean rooms. Opposite main shopping street with restaurants, groceries etc.”

Campbell

Australia

9.5

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3 Restaurants On Site

Jacks Monterey

Menu: À la carte
Peter B's Brewpub

Menu: À la carte
The Club Room

Food: American

Menu: Buffet

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One of our top picks in Monterey

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Check-in

From 4:00 PM

Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card at check-in

Check-out

Until 12:00 PM

Cancellation/
prepayment

Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodations type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check what conditions apply to your preferred room.

Children & Beds

Children are welcome

0 - 1 year	Can use a crib, an existing bed, or an extra bed when requested	FREE
2 - 17 years	Can use an existing bed or an extra bed when requested	FREE

The maximum number of extra beds, cribs, and children allowed in existing beds depends on the room you pick. Double-check your selected room for the maximum capacity.

Pets

Pets are allowed. Charges may apply.

Portola Hotel & Spa accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.

The Fine Print

Guests may make reservations for a maximum of 9 rooms. 10 or more rooms is considered a group and needs to be booked directly through the sales department.

Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

“The location is at the center of downtown Ans 5 min walk to Fisherman’s wharf. It’s pet friendly and very clean. The staff is very attentive, accommodating and professional and you get a warm cookie. Your dog gets a cookie too!”

Anazarry

United States of America

“Stayed there before: we love the superb location in the downtown plaza and the wharf , the fact that the hotel has a restaurant, coffee shop and a relaxing lobby.”

Danielle

“Having the convention center right at the hotel was great for the Jazzbash, didn't have to leave the site except to go to dinner at excellent restaurants within walking distance of hotel.”

Gary

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	King Room 1 king bed	Show prices
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	King Room with Harbor View 1 king bed	Show prices
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	Two Double Beds 2 full beds	Show prices
Start of dialog content 댴 Private bathroom Offers city or garden terrace views. Rates are based on 2 guests. A maximum of 4 guests can stay in this room. Please refer to the policies for fees that will apply for additional guests. Room Facilities: • Tea/Coffee maker • Shower • Safe • Pay-per-view channels • TV • Telephone • Hairdryer • Wake-up service/Alarm clock • Iron • Bathrobe • Radio • Refrigerator • Desk • Ironing facilities • Free toiletries • Fan • Toilet • Private Bathroom • Heating • Bathtub or shower • Carpeted • Guest bathroom • Laptop safe • Flat-screen TV • Wake-up service • Alarm clock • Sauna • Wardrobe or closet • Coffee machine • Towels • Linens • Upper floors accessible by elevator • Upper floors accessible by stairs only • Clothes rack • Toilet paper Select everything you want to know more about (Your response helps provide better info for travelers) Beds Bathroom Kitchen Breakfast Room capacity Room view Room facilities Parking Smoking Other What do you want to know about the options you selected? Enter your feedback Submit Cancel Thanks for your time! Your feedback will help us improve so you can book more easily next time. Close Sorry – there was an error submitting your response. Please try again. Retry Missing some information? Yes / No Great! Thanks for your response. Check-in Date Check-out Date Rooms Adults Children End of dialog content
	Two Double Beds with Harbor View 2 full beds	Show prices
Start of dialog content 댴 Private bathroom Features views of Monterey Bay. Rates are based on 2 guests. A maximum of 4 guests can stay in this room. Please refer to the policies for fees that will apply for additional guests. Room Facilities: • Tea/Coffee maker • Shower • Safe • Pay-per-view channels • TV • Telephone • Hairdryer • Wake-up service/Alarm clock • Iron • Bathrobe • Radio • Refrigerator • Desk • Ironing facilities • Free toiletries • Fan • Toilet • Private Bathroom • Heating • Bathtub or shower • Carpeted • Guest bathroom • Laptop safe • Flat-screen TV • Wake-up service • Alarm clock • Sauna • Wardrobe or closet • Ocean view • Coffee machine • Towels • Linens • Upper floors accessible by elevator • Clothes rack • Toilet paper Select everything you want to know more about (Your response helps provide better info for travelers) Beds Bathroom Kitchen Breakfast Room capacity Room view Room facilities Parking Smoking Other What do you want to know about the options you selected? Enter your feedback Submit Cancel Thanks for your time! Your feedback will help us improve so you can book more easily next time. Close Sorry – there was an error submitting your response. Please try again. Retry Missing some information? Yes / No Great! Thanks for your response. Check-in Date Check-out Date Rooms Adults Children End of dialog content
	King Room with Courtyard View 1 king bed	Show prices
Start of dialog content 댴 Private bathroom Features a private patio and views of the courtyard. Room Facilities: • Tea/Coffee maker • Shower • Safe • Pay-per-view channels • TV • Telephone • Hairdryer • Wake-up service/Alarm clock • Iron • Bathrobe • Radio • Refrigerator • Desk • Ironing facilities • Free toiletries • Fan • Toilet • Patio • Private Bathroom • Heating • Bathtub or shower • Carpeted • Guest bathroom • Laptop safe • Flat-screen TV • Wake-up service • Alarm clock • Sauna • Wardrobe or closet • Coffee machine • Towels • Linens • Upper floors accessible by elevator • Clothes rack • Fold-up bed • Toilet paper Select everything you want to know more about (Your response helps provide better info for travelers) Beds Bathroom Kitchen Breakfast Room capacity Room view Room facilities Parking Smoking Other What do you want to know about the options you selected? Enter your feedback Submit Cancel Thanks for your time! Your feedback will help us improve so you can book more easily next time. Close Sorry – there was an error submitting your response. Please try again. Retry Missing some information? Yes / No Great! Thanks for your response. Check-in Date Check-out Date Rooms Adults Children End of dialog content
	Two Double Beds with Courtyard View 2 full beds	Show prices
Start of dialog content 댴 Private bathroom Features a private patio and views of the courtyard. Rates are based on 2 guests. A maximum of 4 guests can stay in this room. Please refer to the policies for fees that will apply for additional guests. Room Facilities: • Tea/Coffee maker • Shower • Safe • Pay-per-view channels • TV • Telephone • Hairdryer • Wake-up service/Alarm clock • Iron • Bathrobe • Radio • Refrigerator • Desk • Ironing facilities • Free toiletries • Fan • Toilet • Patio • Private Bathroom • Heating • Bathtub or shower • Carpeted • Guest bathroom • Laptop safe • Flat-screen TV • Wake-up service • Alarm clock • Sauna • Wardrobe or closet • Coffee machine • Towels • Linens • Upper floors accessible by elevator • Clothes rack • Toilet paper Select everything you want to know more about (Your response helps provide better info for travelers) Beds Bathroom Kitchen Breakfast Room capacity Room view Room facilities Parking Smoking Other What do you want to know about the options you selected? Enter your feedback Submit Cancel Thanks for your time! Your feedback will help us improve so you can book more easily next time. Close Sorry – there was an error submitting your response. Please try again. Retry Missing some information? Yes / No Great! Thanks for your response. Check-in Date Check-out Date Rooms Adults Children End of dialog content
	Standard Double Room 2 full beds or 1 king bed	Show prices
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Stay in the Heart of Monterey –

Hotel surroundings – Guests loved walking around the neighborhood!

Facilities of Portola Hotel & Spa Great facilities! Review score, 8.5

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